I like the top as is (without sweetheart) i think it might be too low cut with one. I also like it without the buttons all the way down though I don’t think I’ve seen a dress with buttons the whole way. And by creeping up what do you mean? Like scalloped edges At the bottom?

Ohhhh okay I see. Will the lace overlay be modified into a sweetheart too? Assuming they’re separate parts. Either way I think it’ll look nice (: . The adding the lace part on the bottom though, looks pretty but I’m not sure… I don’t like “plain” bottoms either but I think it’ll be a lot of work or too much with the subtle ruching your dress already has. But of course go with what you and your SO like best (: